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anyone affected by the bedroom tax?

please contact me. What is your view? Do you think you will get the discretionary fund? Have you seen your local councillor?
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Tina D
We are finding that the hardest hit are the chronically ill and disabled that our charity serves, who are too vulnerable to rent a room out to solve the problem (as some Council officers have advised!).   To Helena, Shelter have advised us that ... more »
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Barbara L to Beckton and 9 more areas

newham recorder cockneys dying out in 30 years

I am brought up a cockney I have lived my whole life in Newham yes we are dying out  and a very sad and its sometimes true people don't understand the slang we use I still call a £20 a score it's the way I was raised I still say cheers mate instead of ... more »
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Janet C
This site may be useful to you Iroko  http://newhamstory.com/forums/ As for cockney for thank you, I'd say it was cheers mate, afaik there was never a rhyming slang for thanks
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Friend of Clapton FC to Forest Gate and 9 more areas

Spotted Dog pub Now Occupied

The Spotted Dog Pub on Upton Lane has been occupied.  No other news other than this message on facebook which describes the condition the building has been left in. https://www.facebook.com/new.tricks.92
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Jennifer L
it would be nice to see it used again pity it had to close it was a nice place lets hope some thing good opens there.
Friend of Clapton FC
They 'occupiers' were taken to the High Court yesterday by the liquidators of the company that own the pub.  An eviction order was granted but, New Trick have sent this to me which is encouraging. Hello, Andrew, my name is Gee and I am one of the team ... more »
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Rob G to Barking and 9 more areas

website

I am thinking of advertising on the Streetlife website does anybody on Streetlife use it? Or does anybody receive adverts from it via their email? Any feedback would be appreciated before I decide whether to go ahead or not. Rob
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The Barking and Dagenham U to Barking and 9 more areas

Fun, Free, Upbeat First Aid Training - The U at Barking and Dagenham FC

Are you A LIFESAVER? Come down for fun, free, upbeat training at one of our inimitable U sessions - run by local ladies Beki Harris-Batt and Clare Julien. No paper and pens. No plastic dummies. No boring lectures. Just a right old riot! TUESDAY 21st ... more »

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Barking and Dagenham FC

May 21
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Dee S
Becki & Clare came to Butterflies last week with their first aid training and yes it was fun, no lectures we all took part and all learnt something, if you get the chance to go pls do you will enjoy it, certainly different then the old fashioned way ... more »
The Barking and Dagenham U
Hello Dee! Was great to meet you last week and thoroughly looking forward to the next time our paths cross! As Dee says, come on down and be our guest - for those who are in 2 minds, I guarantee a friendly welcome, a warm atmosphere and a good laugh, ... more »
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Rob G to Barking and 9 more areas

local website

Hi does anyone visit the website: My Local Services? or would anyone go on there to check on local trades? I wonder if anyone has heard of it!
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Donkey
The "10 Year written guarantees" you get on building work are basically insurance policies bought by the builder, maybe through his trade association. If the firm goes bust, you remain covered  They are expensive and, of course, YOU pay for them. Always ... more »
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Lorraine R to Aldersbrook and 9 more areas

Exercise classes

Hello  I live in Stratford and, inspired by the olympics, I'm trying improve my fitness and am looking for somewhere I can join group exercise classes. The Atherton leisure centre has now shut. The Leyton Leisure is also shut for refurbishment. I was ... more »
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Tracey G
Definitely check out the ads section at the back of Newham Magazine. If you haven't got a copy at hand, you can download from their website http://www.newham.gov.uk/aboutnewham/newhammag.htm They have quite a few Zumba classes listed which are really ... more »
Michelle L
Forest Gate School are running Zumba/Yoga ect, I believe the cost is £25 per month if you want an annual contract or £35 per month if you sign up for a monthly contract. My neighbour goes Zumba and uses their gym and she said its great
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Tracey G to Beckton and 6 more areas

Garden centres in Newham?

Hi all, Spring finally seems to be on its way so my mind has naturally turned to my garden, which I have loving mowed and given the beds a good digging. I'm now looking for some lovely plants, some vegetables, some flowers for bees and butterflies. Can ... more »
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Fred B
Will have a look at the ones in my local area, as  suggested by other members on Street life  thanks all  for the input  great.
Julie G
Why not check out ABBEY ROAD, GARDEN'S, they often have open days, fete's. They are situated between Westham and Stratford.  Have web site. Or there is the Mayor's show at Central Park, Eastham, in June/July, and they always have a garden centre,
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Sarah T to Beckton and 4 more areas

Future of East Ham

Hi, We are looking to move to East Ham just near the Central Park area and wondered if anybody has any advice or information about the future of the area.  We are white british which doesnt make a difference, however looking at this area we will ... more »
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Jennifer L
Not many if any English shops in east. Hsm now tho.all asian or some other ethnic group. I hate the pound a bowl they do. I am just 1person it would go off. No decent clothes now.im 63 not old fashion but no decent
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Barbara L to Beckton and 9 more areas

last day to vote

Thursday 9th is the last day for voting in the Radio Times Audience Award, to be presented at Sunday's BAFTAs. If you haven't voted for the Opening Ceremony, please do! www.radiotimes.com/BAFTA I am one of the lucky ones with a ticket I am joining some ... more »
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Charlene M
@Barbara L I've just voted for you. Have a wonderful time on Sunday. You deserve to win as the Olympic Opening Ceremony was truly amazing! All the best @ Dee S You don't have to call a premium line. Just click on the link that Barbara provided and you ... more »
Barbara L
thanks Dee we was shocked that opening didn't win but the Paralympics won the night was incredible and I really recommended going just to experience it here is the link to the photos see who u can spot ... more »
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Abid to East Ham and 4 more areas

Folkstone Rd Allotments

Anyone know much about the Folkstone Rd allotments? Any members here? I have been given an allotment-going on saturday. Just wanted to know what its like, best way to get there and so on. Many thanks
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